State & Local Government

Modern-Day Jim Crow

alternet.org — You can help the Jena Six combat the racist actions that could put them behind bars.

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Florida Voting Machines Still Flawed, Study Says

Conflict or Community?

Cities like New Haven, Conn., are making the right choice when it comes to immigration. more »

Federal Judge Ruling May Curb Harsh Local Anti-Immigrant Laws

Hurricane Katrina Victims Give Back to West Virginia

Winds Of Change: Project Promotes Community Power Generation

Free Public Transit

alternet.org — Eliminating transit fares is good environmental policy, and there's proof it works.

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Baltimore Considers Limits On Querying Job Applicants About Arrests

Mixed News In New Child Poverty Statistics; Mississippi Fares Poorly

Racial Injustice: New Orleans Officer Found Not Guilty In Beating Case